Local charity’s coffee shop wins top Tourism Award!
Specialist palliative and bereavement support provider, Compton Care, is delighted to share that its Crumbles Coffee House has won ‘Café/Coffee Shop of the Year’ in the prestigious West Midlands Tourism Awards 2026.
The Awards ceremony, held on Monday evening at The Belfry Hotel & Spa in Birmingham, celebrated the region’s best accommodation; business, cultural and sporting event venues; food and drink settings; and visitor and heritage attractions.
In awarding the Gold Award to Crumbles the judges said: “Crumbles Cafe is a jewel in the crown of Wolverhampton’s cafe scene. Its cosy atmosphere makes it a destination for local people and visitors alike. Whether it’s a quick catch up over coffee, or time spent savouring the delicious baked goods, Crumbles is a place where the food not only tastes good, it also does good.
Dr Tru Powell, who judged the category
Steve Samra – Compton Care’s Commercial Director
Karen Moore – Crumbles’ Manager
Tom Keen – Compton Care’s Catering Services Manager
Santina Bunting – event host
“Profits generated from café sales are re-invested into the Compton Cares charity, which provides specialist palliative care and bereavement support for the people in the local community living with life limiting conditions. Therefore, this cafe and its staff should be commended and celebrated.”
Located at the charity’s Compton Hall site, Crumbles is a firm favourite among hospice visitors and the local community, and is also a popular stop-off for walkers, cyclists, and canal boaters exploring the nearby nature reserve and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal.
Tom Keen, Compton Care’s Catering Services Manager, said: “Winning Café/Coffee Shop of the Year in these prestigious awards is an incredible honour for all of us at Crumbles. As a hospice café, we’re proud to offer a welcoming, comforting space not only for our local community and visitors, but also for the patients, families and friends who rely on Compton every day. To receive such recognition in our very first year entering the awards is truly something special.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to be celebrated alongside so many outstanding businesses across the region. These awards shine a light on what makes the West Midlands such a fantastic place to visit, and we’re delighted to be part of that story.
“A heartfelt thank you to all our wonderful customers for your continued support. Every visit to Crumbles directly helps us care for local people, and we can’t wait to welcome even more visitors through our doors.”
The coffee shop is open Monday to Saturday, 8am – 4pm. Every purchase helps raise vital funds to support Compton Care’s specialist services for people living with life limiting conditions and their families.
For more information about Crumbles Coffee House – and for details about the charity’s other three cafes and coffee shops in the area – visit comptoncare.org.uk/cafe.
To find out more about Compton Care and the specialist services it provides, visit the website or call its 24/7 Advice and Referral Line on 01902 774570.